Samaritan’s Purse growing its airlift operations at PTI airport
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Walking into the Samaritan's Purse aircraft hangar can take your breath away. It’s a 48,000 square foot facility, just off the runway at PTI Airport. "We're the aviation arm of Samaritan's Purse,” said Jim Vechery, Director of Mission Aviation Services. “We actually have 28 aircraft within our...
Randleman man battles generator installer after permit problems, gets resolution with help from WFMY...
RANDLEMAN, N.C. — On a quiet piece of land in Randleman, Fred Williams hops in his golf cart to drive the property. "It's quiet out here - real quiet, we love it," Williams said. Not too long ago, Williams thought he was making a smart investment — replacing his...
Man pleads guilty to murder in 2021 death of toddler, Forsyth County district attorney’s...
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A man has pleaded guilty to murder and child abuse in the death of his toddler nephew. According to the Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office, on Monday, Fernanda Jones, 37, pleaded guilty to 2nd degree murder and intentional child abuse inflicting serious injury in connection with...
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Colfax | 6th case in Guilford County this...
GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A raccoon located on Ballard Road in Colfax tested positive for rabies on Wednesday, according to the Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services. This is the sixth confirmed case of animal rabies in Guilford County this year. The Guilford County DHHS reminds citizens...
High Point neighbors in Five Points area push back against Open Door Ministries looking...
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — Some people who live in and around High Point’s Five Points neighborhood said they don’t want a new homeless shelter and day center moving in nearby. The nonprofit Open Door Ministries of High Point is looking at property on Jamestown Parkway to help more people. The multiphase project would...
Parents say EC teachers are ‘family’ as WS/FCS moves forward with cuts
FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — Parents and teachers in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools said they were still emotional Wednesday after the school board approved a reduction in force plan that cuts hundreds of jobs in the district. Nearly 160 of these cuts will be Exceptional Children's teachers and teaching assistants....
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools will eliminate nearly 350 positions
Hundreds of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools employees are bracing for layoffs after the district’s Board of Education approved a major round of staff cuts Tuesday night. The 6-3 vote follows weeks of emotional pleas from teachers, parents and community members urging the Board to reconsider the reduction in...
When is Buc-ee’s Opening in North Carolina?
The legendary Texas-based travel center, Buc-ee's, famous for its massive stores, hundreds of gas pumps, and cult-like following, is officially making its way to the Tar Heel State. The announcement has generated immense excitement among North Carolina residents and frequent travelers who have experienced the...
4 injured in coffee truck explosion in Winston-Salem
The Winston-Salem Fire Department is investigating a coffee truck explosion on Wednesday morning.
Safe ways to preserve your retirement fund
(WGHP) — Running out of money after retirement is one of the biggest fears for many older adults. In Successful Aging, Linda Pritchett with Get Smart Retirement Group shares 4 safer alternatives to preserve your retirement fund.